Jean Louis Rouvillain, Antilles University, France
The origin of chronic pain after external ankle sprain is better known with arthroscopy’s contribution. Chronic hypertrophic synovitis of the anterolateral ankle region is seemingly the cause, resulting in "anterolateral ankle impingement". But is partial synovect [....] » Read More
Title : A surgeon sings the cobalt blues
Stephen S Tower, University of Alaska Anchorage, United States
I will present a chronological account of my experience as patient, surgeon, researcher, and patient safety activist concerning Orthopedic-Implant-Cobaltism (OIC). My goals are to familiarize those listening with the following. Cobalt’s toxidrome Risk stratification [....] » Read More
Title : Synthetic mesh reconstruction of extensor mechanism ruptures following total knee arthroplasty: Surgical technique and clinical outcomes
Shao Min Shi, Medical College of Wisconsin, United States
Background: Quadriceps or patellar tendon rupture following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a rare but potentially devastating complication. Surgical management remains challenging, particularly for patients with chronic tears or tears with large residual gaps. The purpose of ou [....] » Read More
Title : Bridging the gap in bone regeneration: Bonofill - A personalized live human bone graft for treating critical-sized bone defects
Nimrod Rozen, Ha'Emek Medical Center, Israel
In orthopedic surgery, significant bone tissue loss in over 10% of open fractures presents a critical challenge, leading to severe morbidities and substantial healthcare burdens. Bone autografting, the standard therapy, has a 50% complication rate, with 18% of patients experienci [....] » Read More
Title : Ablation of biofilm using very low to low frequency electromagnetic-force (EMF) and antibiotics at MIC
Gerhard E Maale, Dallas Ft. Worth Sarcoma Group, United States
Introduction: Approximately 1-3% of patients with total joint replacements develop bacterial or fungal infections which respond poorly to antibiotic treatment. These infections are often serious enough to warrant removal, debridement, and replacement of the implant. There is a ne [....] » Read More
Title : Cost effectiveness analysis based on real world constructs, tear size, and implant cost for rotator cuff repair at 1, 5 and 10 years
Sarav Shah, New England Baptist Hospital, United States
Purpose: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of RCR by utilizing a real-world cost analysis and real-world possibilities of commercial surgical constructs for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair sorted by tear size. Methods: Real-world cost data and previously published data on both [....] » Read More
Title : High healthcare utilization and associated costs in the year prior to both primary anatomic and reverse shoulder arthroplasty: A study of 2,393 patients from a private insurance database
Jason Corban, New England Baptist Hospital, United States
Background: The volume of total shoulder arthroplasty has increased exponentially over the last few decades. Recently, due to broadening applications, reverse shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) has surpassed anatomic shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) in the primary setting. With the tr [....] » Read More
Title : High prevalence of talonavicular sclerosis among other ankle X-Ray abnormalities in asymptomatic male NBA g-league and collegiate basketball athletes
Krishna Mandalia, New England Baptist Hospital, United States
Purpose Basketball athletes frequently present with asymptomatic radiographic findings, however, the prevalence and type of radiographic abnormalities have been rarely described. Our purpose was to characterize 11 radiographic abnormalities in the foot/ankle in asymptomatic coll [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating the efficacy of intra-articular analgesic cocktail for postoperative pain in total knee replacement: A comparative study across three tertiary care centers
A M C J B Abeykoon, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Background: Effective postoperative pain management is crucial in total knee replacement (TKR) surgeries. This observational study explores the impact of an intra-articular analgesic cocktail, introduced three months into the study, on pain reduction and range of motion (ROM) pos [....] » Read More
Title : Vitamin D prescription at discharge in patients (aged 18-55) with fractures undergoing operative management
Adarsh Amin, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency is very prevalent in the UK population. The Government of UK, after conducting a survey, in an official statment in April 2022, stated that 1 in 6 adults and almost 20% of children in the UK have vitamin D levels lower than go [....] » Read More
Title : Innovating the surgical care pathway: A prospective study
Frank Davis, University Hospital of Sussex, United Kingdom
Introduction To meet the European Green Deal for Europe to be climate neutral by 2050 healthcare systems must adopt innovate solutions. The integration of digital surgical pathways in orthopaedic practices signifies a pivotal advancement in patient care and environmental steward [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of fascial manipulative treatment on bone tissue
Mauro D Alessandro, FisioBenessere, Switzerland
The article explores the intricate relationship between manipulative treatment, bone tissue elasticity, and its consequential impact on athletic performance. The comprehensive study begins by elucidating the composition of bone tissue, highlighting its vascularized and innervated [....] » Read More
Title : A five-year population-based study on the radiological outcomes of hip surgery in non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy: Proximal femoral varus osteotomy versus combined femoral-pelvic osteotomy
Nikolaos Kiapekos, Karolinska University Hospital, Sweden
Objectives: This study aimed to detail the radiological 5-year follow-up after reconstructive hip surgery in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP,) Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels III-V. Methods: This study included 66 children at GMFCS levels III-V, follow [....] » Read More
Title : Perthes’ disease – environmental risk factors and genetics
Maria Lindblad, Linkoping University, Sweden
Background: The incidence of Perthes’ disease as reported in the literature varies widely. The etiology of the disease is still unknown. Both environmental and genetic factors have been suggested to play a part in either causing the disease or increasing the susceptibility [....] » Read More
Title : Ankle arthrodesis using medial malleolar osteotomy: Radiographic outcomes in patients with medial ankle arthritis and concurrent bone defects
Hee Jin Yang, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea, Republic of
This study investigates the radiographic outcomes of ankle arthrodesis in a cohort of 23 patients with both medial ankle arthritis and concurrent bone defects, focusing on the application of medial malleolar osteotomy as a pivotal surgical technique. The patients, with an average [....] » Read More
Title : Calcaneal tuberosity index: A novel radiologic parameter for hindfoot alignment assessment
Heesoo Han, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea, Republic of
Background: The conventional method of assessing hindfoot alignment through heel alignment view measurement has shown inaccuracies due to the lack of specific measurement guidelines. This study introduces the Calcaneal Tuberosity Index, a refined X-ray parameter aimed at enhancin [....] » Read More
Title : The comparison of clinical and radiological outcomes of total HIP arthroplasty with direct anterior approach versus posterior approach- A randomised control trial
Arjun keshav, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Our study aimed to compare clinical and radiological outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) via Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) versus Posterior Approach (PA) in a South-east Asian population, particularly in India. We included 40 patients with unilateral symptomatic hip arthrit [....] » Read More
Title : Post-operative horner’s syndrome (HS): A case report on a rare complication after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery
Jiawen Fong, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
Introduction The gold standard for correcting Cervical degenerative disc disease (CDDD) is Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), a safe, effective procedure. Horner’s Syndrome (HS) is an extremely rare complication immediately post-ACDF due to impairment of the s [....] » Read More
Title : Dynamic foot pressure during walking as a predictor of bone mineral density and osteoporosis risk
Kyoung Min Lee, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea, Republic of
Physical activity or loading can affect the bone mineral density (BMD) of the human body. Here, we investigated whether BMD and osteoporosis could be predicted from dynamic foot pressure during gait. We included patients who underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and pedob [....] » Read More
Title : Differential forefoot radiographic markers in patients with unilateral typical muller-weiss disease or rheumatoid arthritis with muller-weissoid features
Woo Sub Kim, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Korea, Republic of
Background: The etiology and pathologic changes underlying Müller-Weiss disease (MWD) are not well understood. The objective of this study was to investigate the radiographic differences between the affected and unaffected feet in patients with unilateral MWD or Rheumatoid A [....] » Read More